topic Re: Canon G7X MarkII can't connect to computer via wifi. in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Canon G7X MarkII can't connect to computer via wifi.

eugeneonline — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:39:59 GMT

Hello. I have a problem connecting my Canon G7X MarkII to my computer under windows 10.

I have downloaded Canon software and launched "Wireless Camera Connection Settings" on my PC. This software done some changes and I can see my PC on my camera screen.

But camera are trying to connect and after long time of attemting camera show "Connection failed".

I need support.

Screenshots of camera screen are attached.

Re: Canon G7X MarkII can't connect to computer via wifi.

Waddizzle — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:46:10 GMT

Are you following any directions? There are step by step, how to videos on the camera’s product support page.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/point-and-shoot/advanced-cameras/powershot-g7-x-mark-ii?tab=howtovideos

You should be connecting to the same LAN that your PC is connected to, not directly to the PC. There are also a couple of steps you need to perform on your PC, too.

Re: Canon G7X MarkII can't connect to computer via wifi.

eugeneonline — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:22:30 GMT

Thank you very much! Helpful video. I didn't press add device when I was trying to connect camera to PC.